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Comprehensive WRX Modification List

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#1 · (Edited)
If your WRX is anything other than bone stock, but you don't feel like taking up space in you signature for your mods list, put them here or in your profile. This stuck thread will serve as a reference for all members to see what mods each WRX owner has on their car. Start with a description of your WRX as you bought it. Feel free to include installation or review links and/or 1/4 mile times with your mods list. I'll get us started.

My mods.

-Jim
 
#478 ·
:)
no worries


never the less, it's a nice wagon! I do love the bulged fender mods/swap!
 
#479 ·
havent posted here before sooo:

car:
2006 subaru wrx impreza TR (phew!)

mileage:
33,xxx

power:
241 WHP/ 272 WTQ
(dyno'd by jestr @ big valley performance... on a dynojet


exterior:
20% window tint
eibach prokit springs
17x7 race gold OZ superleggeras
falken ZE-912 225/45/17
custom subiesport front license plate delete
spt license plate frame
TR mirrors painted WRB to match the body
04/05 wrx taillight swap
ebay v-limited replica front lip
custom made girl rally pig decal

interior/sound:
2- 10" dual subwoofers
pioneer head unit
knock off all weather mats from autozone
autometer triple clock pod
greddy boost, oil pressure, & water temp gauges


engine/tranny:
kartboy short throw shifter
ERZ racing catback exhaust
ERZ racing catless downpipe
turbo XS short ram intake
silencer delete
k&n air filter
cobb accessport stage 2 93 octane OTS map









 
#480 · (Edited)
I have an 2009 WRX Sedan (Obsidean Black Pearl) w/~30,000 miles.

Interior Mods
========

- Subaru All-Weather floor mats
- Subaru footwell illumination kit (red) + red cubby LED
- SPT boost gauge
- Valentine-1

Exterior Mods
========

- debadged
- SPT sport grill
- Perrin 2" shorty sporty antenna
- Rally Armor Urethane mudflaps all 4 tires
- Turismo license plate covers
- Subaru stars polished stainless steel valve stem caps
- Blacktop Aero carbon fiber trunk lid chrome delete
- regularly detailed with Klasse All-In-One Polish, Klasse High-Gloss Sealant Glaze, and Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax (Autogeek's "Forum Favorite" combo)
- Hella Supertones (mounted in grill)

Engine Bay
=======

- SPT billet aluminum oil cap + battery hold down (blue)
- SPT turbo heat shield
- STI engine mounts

Transmission/Drivetrain
===============

- STI short shifter
- STI rear shifter bushing
- Momo shift knob
- STI transmission mounts
- STI pitch rod stopper
- replaced front/rear differential fluid with Subaru Extra-S
- replaced transmission fluid with Subaru Extra-S

Exhaust
=====

- SPT catback exhaust

Suspension
=======

- SPT strut tower brace (front)
- SPT lower chassis brace
- Blizzak LM-60's on stock wheels (winter setup)
- BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2's on 17x8 O.Z. Alleggerita HLT Black Painted wheels (summer setup)

Braking
=====

- replaced brake fluid with Castrol SRF
- Hawk HPS brake pads front/rear

Future Plans
========

- Front/rear sway bars and endlinks (leaning towards whiteline sways w/kartboy endlinks)
- springs (not sure which ones yet)
- COBB AccessPort V2
- COBB 3" Catted Downpipe
- tint (considering 50% all around, not sure I want more attention from cops though, even though this is now legal in Illinois)
- Register for some performance driving school (driver mod)



 
#483 ·
QFT.
Aisle 9 got dirty again over the weekend. :rotfl:

Another debate in this thread will result in the offending party(ies) being dragged behind Jay's Honda from Charlotte, NC to Winchester, VA in August of 2010.
 
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#489 ·
Yet again, this IS NOT the thread for this type of discussion, Impreza. Ray has stated this, already.
 
#493 ·
It's clear. He's been PM'd, and it's been made pretty clear. Let's leave this be.
 
#500 · (Edited)
2004 WRX wagon - World Rally Blue

Engine
SPT Short Ram Intake
Tanabe Downpipe (Heat Wrapped)
Cobb Catback
GrimmSpeed Uppipe
Mishimoto Radiator
Mishimoto Radiator Hoses

Suspension
KYB GR-2 Struts
Epic Engineering Springs
Whiteline Com-C Front Strut Mounts
Rear Camber bolts
Custom Alignment (-1.5 Degrees Front Camber, -1.0 Degrees Rear Camber, 0 Toe All Around)

Driveline
Cobb Knob
Kartboy Shortshifter
Kartboy Front Shifter Bushings
Kartboy Rear Subframe Lock Bolts
Kartboy Rear Outrigger Bushings
Kartboy Rear Differential Bushings

Brakes
Front - Brembo's off an 04' STi
Rear - Subaru 2 pots off an 07' wrx
Kartboy Rear Brake Caliper Adapter
BF Goodrich Stainless Steel Lines
Various rotors/pads
ATE Superblue fluid

Wheels
17x7.5" Enkei JS+M in Gunmetal (Summer Performance Tires)
17x8" Rota Torque in Flat Black (AutoX tires)

Interior/Electronics
Pioneer 4200DVD
Alpine Mono 500 Watt amp
Alpine 10" Type R Subwoofer
Prosport Boost Gauge

Exterior
Pillarless Front Grill Mod
De-ambered and Painted Headlights
20% Tint All Around

Waiting to be installed...
Walbro 255lph FP
GrimmSpeed EBCS
Perrin Turbo Inlet
 
#501 ·
Guess I can get back into this thread with the new(ish) car.

2003 WRX wagon, Platinum Silver Metallic.

ENGINE
grimmspeed up pipe
tial 38 ewg
Custom dumptube
grimmspeed iwg bracket
css big top mount
stage 2 clutch
autometer boost gauge(tuned to 18psi)
grimmspeed downpipe
perrin catback exhuast (swapped to STi axleback for noise reduction)
perrin turbo inlet
k&n drop in filter

INTERIOR
07 STI headunit
Autometer boost gauge
Keylight/HVAC changed to red
Relocated AUX input

Car is on stock suspension for now. Exterior is stock except for the STi scoop and the 20% tint on the rear windows.

Can't wait for next year to start doing stuff to it.
 
#502 ·
obx fuel rails

so i am new to the wrx tuning world and i jus got done boring my block and gettin some head work done but my biggest question is i ordered the obx fuel rails and noticed they dont have return lines and was wondering if i need anyting else to install them or will they just work fine as a direct bolt on? :confused::sadwave::confused:
 
#503 ·
jdmsuby2.0 said:
so i am new to the wrx tuning world and i jus got done boring my block and gettin some head work done but my biggest question is i ordered the obx fuel rails and noticed they dont have return lines and was wondering if i need anyting else to install them or will they just work fine as a direct bolt on? :confused::sadwave::confused:
You'll probably get more help if you create your own thread instead of posting in a modlist-only one ;)
 
#504 ·
Lets see if this fits on one post.. :tongue:

CGM 2005 WRX Wagon

Engine Specifications:
Stock EJ205

Engine Misc:
Gimmick Light Weight Crank Pulley
Camo’d Coolant Tank
Camo’d Alternator Cover
(Thanks Ryan…)

Turbocharger & Induction:
Helix RR500 20G TD06 8CM
CSS Performance FMIC
Tial 50mm BOV
Hallman RX Pro MBC
Fuel & Tuning
Open ECU Tune by Cleo @ Precision Tuning
Stock modded Injectors (825cc)
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump

Intake & Exhaust:
TXS Intake
Area1320 P&P Throttle Body
Gimmick Motorsports Turbo Inlet
Grimmspeed EWG Up-Pipe
Tial 38MM External Waste Gate
P&P Stock Manifolds
Ebay HKS Knock off Catless Downpipe
Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust
Kartboy Exhaust Hangers

Drivetrain:
ACT Streetlight Clutch
ACT Streetlight Flywheel
Kartboy SS + Front & Rear Shifter Bushings
Kartboy Tranny Crossmember Bushings
TiC Klunk Killer
TiC Giuyngmyo Fender Cowl Braces
TiC Shifter Pivot Bushings

Suspension, wheels & tires:
Sedan Control Arms (+12mm)
Sedan Axles
BC Racing Coilovers
Whiteline Rear Strut Bar
Whiteline 27MM Front Sway bar
Whiteline 24MM Rear Sway Bar
Whiteline Front and Rear End Links
Whiteline Heavy Duty Rear Sway Mounts
Whiteline Rear Subframe Locks
TC Sportline Rear Control Arms and Lateral Links
17×9 Rota DTP With 245/40/17 Kumho Ecsta SPT
Stockers With Hankook W404 Snows

Brakes:
Hawk HPS FR + R Pads
Technafit SS Brake Lines
ATE Superblue Fluid

Interior:
JDM Hazard Button
Black Aluminum Kartboy Shift Knob
Huskymat Floor Liners
Defi BF Series Boost, Oil Pressure, and EGT Guages
ATI Clock Pod
Innovative LC-1 Wideband with Red Digital DB gauge
Autometer Single A Pillar Pod
Kenwood MP3 Deck

Exterior:
Tint
Black Rally Armor Mud Flaps
Grill Center Delete by Area1320
Rear fenders rolled by Area1320
Terry Body Hold Down Springs on front bumper
Sedan front bumper and fenders
Fog light covers
 
#505 · (Edited)
'05 CGM Subaru Impreza WRX

Engine:
OpenSource ECU Tune (Poohbear Stg II+ Map)
GrimmSpeed EBCS
VF43 Turbocharger (from '07 STi w/ 10k miles)
DeatschWerks 750cc Fuel Injectors
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump with Install Kit
Perrin DDP
liteSPEC Titanium Cat. Back Exhaust
GrimmSpeed Exhaust Mani. CrossPipe, Ceramic Coated w/ GrimmSpeed Gaskets
GrimmSpeed Uppipe, Ceramic Coated w/ GrimmSpeeed Gaskets
Process West TMIC with PW Splitter and Silicone Hoses
Samco BPV hose (Black)
SPT Intake with Heatshield
GP Moto Intake Elbow
Intake Snorkus Delete / Removal
Perrin Turbo Inlet Pipe (Black)
Perrin Radiator Shroud (Black)
Forge Motorsports BPV (with 18 lb. spring)
Carbign Craft Carbon Fiber Pulley Cover
STi High Pressure Radiator Cap (1.3 bar)
Prodrive Oil Cap (Anthracite)
Mishimoto Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
93 Oct. Fuel

Drivetrain:
STi / SPT Factory Short Shift Kit
Kartboy Short Shifter Lever, Narrow
Kartboy Shifter Bushings, Front / Rear
TiC 5MT Lever Pivot Bushings, Narrow
Kartboy Pitch Stop
Redline 75w90 Gear Oil for Rear Diff

Suspension:
KYB Excel-G Struts (formerly known as GR-2s)
Mach V Lowering Springs (-1.0" F / -.75" R)
Perrin Adj. Front Swaybar, 22mm w/ Energy Suspension Bushings
Perrin Adj. Rear Swaybar Kit, 25mm w/ "Stout Mounts" & Energy Suspension Bushings
Kartboy Swaybar Endlinks, Front / Rear
Kartboy Rear Subframe Outrigger Bushings, Race
Kartboy Transmission Cross-member Bushings
Whiteline HD Steering Rack Bushings

Wheels/Tires:
Summer:
'04 STi BBS Wheels, Gold (17" x 7.5")
Undecided on tire brand & model but sized - (225/45R17)
McGard Spline Drive Lug Set, Black
Winter:
’03 JDM STi (Ver. 7) Wheels, Gold (17" x 7.5")
Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 W (225/45R17)
SOA / OEM Wheel Locks with OEM Lug Set

Brakes:
Perrin Master Cylinder Bracket
Front:
'04 STi Brembo Brake Calipers (Powder Coated, Black)
DBA 4000 Series Slotted Brake Rotors
StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
Rear:
H6 Rear Brake Upgrade w/ Hardware Upgrade (G2 Caliper Paint, Black)
DBA 4000 Series Slotted Brake Rotors
StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads

Exterior:
Genuine STi Hood Scoop with STi Splitter
Rally Armor Mudflaps, Basic (Black)
Perrin License Plate Delete, Front
Carbign Craft Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame, Rear
Pillar-Less Front Grille Mod
De-Badged Trunk Lid
Kartboy "Extra Long" Exhaust Hangers
Redline Tuning "QuickLIFT ELITE" Hood Struts
Oswald Performance Front Subframe
Oswald Performance Lightweight Undertray Mount Kit
Oswald Performance Lightweight Front Bumper Beam w/ RennenMetal Tow Hook
Oswald Performance Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam w/ RennenMetal Tow Hook

Interior:
'05 Prodrive STi Gauge Cluster, from UK STi (Reads in MPH!!)
Autometer CF Boost / Vac. Gauge in Autometer Gauge Cup
PLX M-250 Wideband A/F Gauge
Blitz TT w/ Blitz Harness
JDM Red Hazard Switch
STi Floor Mats (Black)
SOA Extended Armrest
Beatrush Delrin Shift Knob (Black)
JVC Arsenal KD-A615 Headunit w/ Harness

Electrical and Lighting:
ScoobyMods.com Fog Light Re-Wire Mod
DRLs Disabled

To Be Installed: :D :D
Kartboy Subrame Lock Bolts, Rear
TechnaFit SS Brake Lines, Front / Rear w/ Motul RBF 600 Brake Fluid
Genuine STi Side Splitters
"Uncle Scotty's Cocktail" Gear Oil Mix for Transmission

Removed / For Sale Items:
'05 Prodrive STi Gauge Cluster, from UK STi (Reads in MPH!!) -- $300.00
SPT Turbo Heat Shield -- $30.00
 
#506 ·
Quick Question

I am quite an avid WRX fan and starting to learn about cars in greater extent. I currently own a 2004 Subaru outback and sadly a WRX is out of the question for some years :( but I was wondering first what the big differences between the EJ255 and the EJ251 is? I was asking because I wanted to possibly start on making my outback STI spec. like the forester in my neighborhood.
 
#507 ·
I am quite an avid WRX fan and starting to learn about cars in greater extent. I currently own a 2004 Subaru outback and sadly a WRX is out of the question for some years :( but I was wondering first what the big differences between the EJ255 and the EJ251 is? I was asking because I wanted to possibly start on making my outback STI spec. like the forester in my neighborhood.
EJ255 is not an STI motor. The only thing similar about them is layout and displacement.

I'd start a new thread.
 
#508 · (Edited)
'06 CGM Subaru Impreza WRX

<<Exterior>>
PIAA ion yellow fog light bulbs
Silvania Silverstar Ultra H7 headlight bulbs

<<Wheels / Tires>>
Black Rota Torque 17x8 +48 offset
Muteki black open end lug nuts

<<Brakes>>
Stoptech Slotted Rotors
Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Pads

<<Interior / Gauges>>
Lamco OEM boost gauge
JDM red hazard button
Plastidipped center console

Eddie Bauer infant to toddler carseat
Eddie Bauer window shades

<<Engine>>
Greddy T518Z /8cm^2 turbo
Perrin TMIC
DW 750cc injectors
Walbro 342 255lph fuel pump
RS*R Downpipe
Borla XR-1 Catback
SPT Heatshield
Grimmspeed AOS

<<Drivetrain>>
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
OEM replacement flywheel

<<Suspension>>
Tanabe GF210 performance springs
Tokico D-Spec struts
AST 4100 Coilovers (not yet installed)
JRZ 8k/7k Springs (not yet installed)
Whiteline Com-C Top hats
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit
Eibach camber bolts
 
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#511 · (Edited)
2003 psm wrx

engine/perf-
ERZ catted DP
ERZ flex UP
ebay catback
k&n drop in
silencer delete
mishimoto rad and hoses
gimmick 170 thermostat
gtspec cooling plate
gm bcs
kito auto sport turbo heat shield
xpt Gm BCS stage 2 tune
kartboy exhaust hangers and battery tie down

exterior-
Koji headlamps
Diy yellow fogs
tinted tails
carbon sidemarkers
black "i" badge
painted black stock wheels (for now)
carbon bugeye mafia sticker

interior-
autometer tripple pilar
premium prosport boost and egt
innovate lc-1

brakes/susp/drivetrain-
Gruppe-s stage 1 brake upgrade (stainless lines,axis pads)
drilled and slotted F&R rotors
linlong 205/55/16 summer tires


more mods coming...(once i get a raise ha.
 
#512 · (Edited)
2005 Subaru WRX - Color: WRB

Subie Options:
All-Weather Package
Sunroof
Heated Seats
Momo Shift Knob
SPT Short Throw Kit

Engine/Performance:
evoIII-16G (or Big 16G, whatever it is...)
TurboXS TMIC
DW 750cc Injectors
Walbro 255L
Samco Inlet
APS 65mm CAI w/Amsoil Nano Dry Filter
Grimmspeed 3-Port BCS
NGK BKR7EIX Plugs
Helix Bellmouth 3" DP
SPT Catback
TurboXS UP
Forge BPV
AP v2, tuned by PDX

Driveline:
Group-N Transmission Mount
Torque Solutions Shifter Bushings

Suspension:
Prodrive Springs
Cusco Adjustable Rear Sway Bar

Wheels/Tires (Summer):
Enkei RPF1 17x8, Powdercoated Metallic Gray
Yokohama S.Drives (225/45/17)

Wheels/Tires (Winter):
2005 Stockies with Nexen 3000 All-Seasons

Interior/Electronics:
Omori Boost Gauge (green/red)
Stewart Warner GUS Digital Tach (red, in pillar)
Innovate LC-1 Wideband with Gauge (red, in pillar)
Clarion Double DIN MP3/CD

Exterior:
STi Scoop
STi Air Splitter
15% Tint all Windows, 5% Sunroof and Windshield Strip
STi Corner Splitters
JNA V-Limited Polyurethane Lip (much better than my previous replica of a replica that looked like buttcrack...)
Cleared Headlights
Grillcraft Lower
 
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